It is unfortunate that the practice of sand-papering blisters caused by fire damage is still not unknown. Responsible conservators treat each blister separately with a hot spatula and adhesive. This article describes the use of a hot-table to heat the whole painting in a controlled manner to the point where the blisters become soft enough to be collapsed by the application of moderate pressure (as in hottable relining). Treatment is effective so long as the paint can safely be softened under about 100° C. Thermopapers are used in temperature control. The impasto is well-preserved by such treatment, and, as the illustrations show, results can be very impressive. -- AATA